Zest launches a restaurant discovery app powered by where people actually eat

Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s 776 and Kindred Ventures, Zest uses transaction data and AI to generate restaurant recommendations ...

Google just showed me how to build widgets without touching a line of code

During Google’s May 2026 Android Show and I/O announcements, Google showcased Create My Widget, which does what it says. If ...

An app that lets anyone control a robot from their phone, no coding required

Georgia Tech researchers have developed COBALT, a smartphone-based platform that allows anyone to remotely control robots from anywhere using simple motion controls and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Verge

OpenAI’s Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app

You’ll be able to tell the company’s desktop AI tool what to do from your iOS or Android phone. You’ll be able to tell the company’s desktop AI tool what to do from your iOS or Android phone. is a ...
CNET

TikTok Go Lets You Book Vacations, Hotels and Attractions Through the App

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...
The Conversation

‘Just looping you in’: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work

I hope this article finds you well. Did that make you cringe, ever so slightly? In the decades since the very first email was sent in 1971, the technology has become the quiet infrastructure of ...
9to5google

Android’s ‘Search’ bar now lets you ‘Ask Google’ and AI Mode

Google’s expansion of AI Mode continues today with an integration into the Search bar on Android devices. Tapping the bar at the bottom of the Pixel Launcher reveals a fullscreen interface that is ...
InfoQ

Google ADK for Java 1.0 Introduces New App and Plugin Architecture, External Tools Support, and More

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Birgitta Böckeler, Distinguished Engineer at ...
BGR

iOS Just Got Another Google App Before Android, And It Could Change The Way You Write

Despite owning its own mobile operating system, Google occasionally releases new apps on iPhone before Android. The latest one is called Google AI Edge Eloquent, which is available as a free download ...
Eater

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Chicago’s Most Exciting New Bar Program

Liz Provencher is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City, covering food, drink, and travel. This excerpt was originally published in Pre Shift, our newsletter for the hospitality ...
Android Authority

Google Play Store now lets you dig through app reviews for real answers

Google Play Store now allows users to find relevant information buried in app reviews. A search bar now appears at the top of reviews, where users can look for specific terms. The feature is beginning ...
ZDNet

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...